Paula Lindo Wednesday 6 May 2020 Director of Mental Health Dr Hazel Othello said people will have to celebrate Mother’s Day virtually. She said in the age of covid19, certain customs such as taking mothers out to restaurants to celebrate the day cannot be followed. People will have to celebrate their mothers virtually. She suggested people … Continue reading
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Life as a covid19 nurse in Trinidad (May 5, 2020)
Paula Lindo Tuesday 5 May 2020 Keisha Prevatt-Gomez works at the Couva and Caura hospital quarantine facilities. “I feel as though we are standing at the gates and literally protecting the country,” she says. “I feel a sense of purpose and responsibility towards the rest of TT. I’m making my own sacrifices because of how important … Continue reading
ECLAC: Covid19 will make people poorer (April 24, 2020)
Paula Lindo Friday 24 April 2020 The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) is calling for greater regional co-operation and co-ordination to address the socio-economic impacts of the covid19 pandemic. At a meeting of social development ministers earlier this week, ECLAC Executive Secretary Alicia Bárcena said it was the leaders responsible for social … Continue reading
CMO: Blood donations needed
Paula Lindo Monday 6 April 2020 Donations of blood have decreased significantly recently, Chief Medical Officer Dr Roshan Parasram has said. Measures are being put in place to ensure there is an adequate supply. Speaking at Monday’s media conference, the CMO said it was expected that there would be a decrease in the number of people … Continue reading
Essential businesses assist staff, customers (April 2, 2020)
Paula Lindo Thursday 2 April 2020 As essential businesses remain open following government’s stay-at-home regulations, some have begun to put measures in place to ensure the safety of their workers during their daily commute, even as business levels drop. Unipet CEO Dexter Riley said sales had decreased sharply once covid19 became an issue in TT, and … Continue reading
Mourner turned away from pan pioneer’s funeral (March 21, 2020)
Paula Lindo Saturday 21 March 2020 Trinidad All Stars Steel Orchestra arranger Leon “Smooth” Edwards was denied entry to the funeral of steelpan legend Neville Jules on Friday. The doors of the Trinity Cathedral were closed after ten people had entered. Edwards said when he reached the church, he was told the police said the maximum … Continue reading
Performance spaces closed for a week (March 14, 2020)
Paula Lindo Saturday 14 March 2020 The Ministry of Community Development, Culture and the Arts has temporarily closed all performance spaces, as well as the National Museum, from March 13-20. It said these measures are part of a proactive approach to minimising the spread of the covid19 virus. In a release, the ministry said the performance … Continue reading
Young back at work (March 11, 2020)
Paula Lindo Wednesday 11 March 2020 National Security Minister Stuart Young has returned to work after his accident during the opening of the Penal Fire Station on Tuesday. Young said he never stopped being on the job. The minister had given the feature address at the opening of the station when, as he stepped off the … Continue reading
Curepe taxis raise fares (March 7, 2020)
Paula Lindo Saturday 7 March 2020 Travellers between Curepe and Port of Spain via the highway were recently disgruntled to discover that the fare had been increased from $7 to $9. The change took effect on February 28. The Curepe/Tunapuna Taxi Drivers Business Group, via its Facebook page, said the reason for the increase is that … Continue reading
Women Everywhere hosts IWD events (March 6, 2020)
Paula Lindo Friday 6 March 2020 THE global theme for International Women’s Day on March 8 is Each Person for Equality. Adeline Gregoire, founder of the non-profit, women’s organisation Women Everywhere, said her group’s week of activities will centre around the theme Equality Now, inspired by the global theme. Gregoire said the theme was changed to … Continue reading
